Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization in Southeastern Massachusetts as an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician. This position involves providing direct clinical services and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and necessary licensure to enhance community health through an integrated team-based approach.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires Massachusetts Independent Clinical Licensure (LICSW/LMHC).
• 2 years experience in direct clinical behavioral health services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical service for general behavioral health conditions.
• Conducts consultations, assessments, and counseling.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of behavioral health issues

Treatment modalities

Social determinants of health

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

*Driving on average 3 or more times per week required*

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health Operations performs a wide variety of duties in Southcoast Physician Group (SPG) Practices. Provides direct clinical service for an array of general behavioral health conditions in an integrated team-based model of care Clinical service may be pre-scheduled and/or urgent basis and include consultation/assessment, support and linkage to services, psychoeducation, brief interventions, and counseling to promote positive health outcomes. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and assists in developing behavioral health programming as requested.

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Independent licensure as an LICSW or LMHC in the state of Massachusetts required.
• Additional licensure in the state of Rhode Island is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience providing direct clinical behavioral health services.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health issues, treatment modalities, and social determinants of health.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities and patient needs.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation requirements.
• Current Massachusetts Independent Clinical Licensure (LICSW/LMHC) is required.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $60,403.20 - USD $103,459.20 /Yr.